Louise Roper Fox Sheehan

Ella Louise Fox Sheehan, 86, went home to be with her Lord on April 7, 2013 at Abernathy Laurels in Newton. Born September 2, 1926 in Burke County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Roper and Ella Abee Roper. She previously was the office manager for Huffman Metal Works and was a member of Blackburn Baptist Church. One of her greatest passion in life was being a foster grandparent at Hildebran Elementary School, where she had volunteered for nine years.

Louise is survived by daughter, Donna Elaine Calloway; grandchildren, Ronnie Dale Calloway, II of Hickory, and James Curtis Calloway of Huntsville, AL; great grandchildren, Skylar R. Calloway, Landen J. Calloway, Lexi D. Calloway, Christian H. Calloway, Pyper A. Calloway and Kolby J. Calloway.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Mt. View Baptist Church with Revs. Jon Compton and Marion Powell officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Mt. View Baptist Church, 4266 River Road, Hickory, NC 28602 or Catawba Regional Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.